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Breeches

Fencers wear knee-length breeches or knickers (shorts) that are equipped with suspenders and are waist high.

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Jackets

Fencers wear a form-fitting, long-sleeved jacket made from Kevlar which has a strap that passes between the legs. Foil and saber fencers wear metallic scoring jackets so that valid touches can be recorded.

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Shoes

Light, flat-soled shoes with a good grip is used that usually reinforced from inside.

Gloves

Fencers wear a padded glove in the sword hand with a gauntlet for protection from injuries and to improve the grip.

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Mask

The mask is made with a bib that protects the neck of the fencer. As per FIE rule the mask must weigh not less than 25 kg on the mesh and 1600 newton on the bib. Modern masks now-a-days are equipped with a see-through visor in the front of the mask.

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Plastron

An underarm protector made of Kevlar is worn underneath the jacket that provides double protection on the side of the arm.

Body Wire

A cable attached to the back of the fencer’s jacket that goes through the glove and is connected with the weapon’s guard. The device detects electrically if the tip of the arm has touched the opponent or not.

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Épée

Also known as “button”, it is a weapon used in fencing by which, touching the opponent is allowed only from the tip.

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Foil

A weapon, with ergonomic handle for a convenient grip, rounded guard, and narrow four sided blade with a pointed electrical tip. While using this weapon, touches are made only by the tip.

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Sabre

Another cutting weapon used in fencing with which touches can be performed with the tip, edge or the back of the blade.

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